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Language Support
The City of Hillsboro offers translation and interpretation services to ensure that all community members have access to our information, services, and opportunities — no matter what language they speak.
In Washington County, one-in-four people speak a language other than English at home.
To best serve our diverse community, we offer language support — by request — for the top six languages spoken in Hillsboro:
- English
- Spanish
- Hindi
- Chinese (Simplified)
- Chinese (Traditional)
- Vietnamese
Support for additional languages, sign language interpretation, and accessibility assistance are also available by request to include, welcome, and engage people of all backgrounds and abilities.
Get Language Help & Accessibility Assistance
In-person Interpretation:
Show a staff member an iSpeak card. The staff member may ask a bilingual coworker for help or call a phone or video interpreter.
At City Council Meetings:
Wordly provides automatic language translation into dozens of languages through Artificial Intelligence (AI) and provides captions or audio on your phone or computer. Visit our City Council Meetings webpage for more information.
Interpretation at Other City Programs, Meetings, or Events:
Email us, call 503-681-6100, or TTY 503-681-6284 at least 72 hours prior to the meeting or event.
Translation of Written Materials:
Email us, call 503-681-6100, or TTY 503-681-6284
Website & Engage Hillsboro Translation
You can translate this City of Hillsboro website using your web browser and change the language on Engage Hillsboro using the platform's built-in tool. See instructions below.
Information in Spanish:
The City shares communications in Spanish through our Spanish Resources Guide, Creciendo Juntos email newsletter, Noticias webpage, Conéctate Hillsboro platform, and on the Ciudad de Hillsboro Facebook & Instagram pages.
Accessibility Assistance:
Email us, call 503-681-6100, or TTY 503-681-6284
iSpeak Cards & Posters
iSpeak cards and posters are available at all City of Hillsboro facilities and make it easy to ask for help in your language.
Just show the card to a staff person — or point to the language you need on the poster — and we’ll provide free interpretation support.
You can also print an iSpeak card and carry it with you or show us the digital card on your mobile device.
View, Print, or Share an iSpeak Card
- Spanish
- Hindi
- Chinese (Simplified)
- Chinese (Traditional)
- Vietnamese
- All Other Languages & Sign Language — write the language on the card or point to it on a poster
How to Translate Our Website: Hillsboro-Oregon.gov
Use these instructions to help you translate Hillsboro-Oregon.gov — or any webpage — into another language.
Helpful Tip: Set your default browser language on your personal devices and computers to make translating webpages easier and to see browser menus and tools in the language you choose. Instructions are included for each browser below.
Translate Websites on a Mobile Device
Translate Websites on a Desktop or Laptop Computer
Translate Engage Hillsboro
Engage Hillsboro has built-in translation tools. You may also engage with us in Spanish on Conéctate Hillsboro.
Your Rights to Inclusive Services
The City of Hillsboro is here to help you access the services you need in a language you understand and provide accessibility assistance.
Contact Us
Need help? For language help, accessibility assistance, or other support with City of Hillsboro communications, please email us, call 503-681-6100, or TTY 503-681-6284.
